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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 511.74 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 511.74 and 343.34 is: 473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 511.74 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/511.74 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 511.74 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 175,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,700.81/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.54

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